CLAMPED WITH ME FOREVER

an rushed out of the office as Emily's voice broke through the tension. He

what are you wanting me to say? that giving her everything I've worked for

ual." With a softer voice, she moved closer. "We're a

as he turned to confront her. What happens if we do

lways available to support you. But you must

face, Julian ran a hand through his hair. I can

eve that I will allow fear to rule our lives? I wish to battle b

yes, he turned to face her. "Yo

d touch his arm, she took a step closer. Please s

. Glancing from her eyes back up into her palm on

" she said as h

m afraid. I'm afraid I'll lose you if I let

"I won't leave you. I swear. However, yo

m, he inhaled deeply. "Trust is hard for

m, though. We are not the same. Togeth

d, and the world around them momentarily

" she steady-spokenly said. "Alexandra can

tightness in his shoulders. "All r

opened, and she emerged with a sly smile. "Oh, how touching," she uttered,

pression grew harder once more. His tone was tight

umphantly shining in her eyes. "You know, the one in which you cede com

front of Emily with a protectiv

t, I'll make sure that everyone is aware of your small sec

heart pounding. Her voice faltered a

ust say I have my ways of getting what I

," Julian said in a

ard to build." Alexandra chuckled, her voice icy. "Be very

ne as she left. Julian, we must not all

his eyes, he nodded. "You're a